A: Reviewers have noted that this heater can reach temperatures of 80 degrees. It is thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary to keep water from freezing, even in sub-zero temperatures.

A: Hello, thank you for your question. This product is 120 volts.

A: Hello, Riss Thank you for reaching out to Farm Innovators. Our deicer is designed to operate immersed in water. If placed in snow or laying on top of ice, the unit will heat up and shut down after the 90 second elapsed time. If left long enough in the snow or ice, the unit will turn back on once the thermostat has reached its lower set temp. However, it will do it all over again! When placed in water the thermodynamics is totally different than laying in snow or ice. The water acts as a heatsink along with convection currents. The hot water molecules residing near the heat source tend to become less dense. They rise above cooler dense molecules. As these hotter molecules rise, they tend to cool down and begin to sink, replacing cooler molecules. These movements occurring within the water are what allow the deicer to stay on longer and bring the body of water above freezing. Thank you,

A: Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to Farm Innovators directly for assistance with this specific inquiry.

A: Hi, we strongly advise against using the Farm Innovators Sinking Tank De-Icer in a septic tank, as it is strictly designed for clean water in stock tanks and could create a serious electrical hazard.

A: Good morning, Samantha Thank you for reaching out to Farm Innovators. This unit is safe in plastic; your rubber tank should be fine. Thank you,

A: Good morning, Sierra Thank you for reaching out to Farm Innovators. The unit does not have a sensor in it that tells the water level. Thank you,

A: The manufacturer expressly recommends not using an extension cord with the Farm Innovators 1,500W Sinking Tank De-Icer to ensure proper operation and safety. Using an extension cord can cause a voltage drop, which reduces power to the de-icer and results in poor performance, potentially causing it to freeze over in extreme cold. More importantly, high-wattage appliances like this de-icer (drawing about 12.5 amps) can cause an undersized or long extension cord to overheat and become a fire hazard.

A: Hello, thank you for your question. It can be used in a 55-gallon tank, even though it’s rated for up to about 300 gallons. It should keep the water from freezing as long as it stays fully submerged.

A: Yes, the Farm Innovators 1,500W Sinking De-Icer will work in an IBC tote to keep water from freezing. It is a reliable tool winter bait storage, provided you shield the element to prevent burns and use an aerator alongside it to ensure the fish stay lively.